"The transit industry must continue to be at the forefront of creating green jobs and establishing globally competitive technologies right here at home in the United States, " said FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff.
In the lower left is a button that brings up your current location, and in the lower right is a tiny icon that lets you switch to satellite view, to see public transit and traffic information, or to launch the separate Google Earth app.
Transit experts have praised Mr. Prendergast's work over the past three months, saying he would be the right choice to lead the agency given his long years in the field and extensive knowledge of the bureaucracy's moving parts.